US Medical Term · symptoms
Nociceptive Pain
Dolor nociceptivo
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Nociceptive Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor nociceptivo |
| Chinese (中文) | 傷害性疼痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 통각성 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau thụ cảm |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Nociceptive na sakit |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor nociceptiva |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดชนิด nociceptive |
| Japanese (日本語) | 侵害受容性疼痛 |
What it means
Nociceptive pain is the most common type of pain, caused by actual or potential damage to body tissue—skin, muscles, bones, or organs. Special nerve endings called nociceptors detect harmful stimuli (heat, pressure, chemicals) and send a pain signal to the brain. This type of pain is a protective mechanism; it tells you that something in your body is injured or at risk. It can feel sharp, aching, or throbbing. Examples include a cut on your finger, a broken bone, a bruised muscle, or arthritis in a joint. Nociceptive pain usually improves as the tissue heals and responds well to standard pain medications such as NSAIDs or acetaminophen.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor said my pain is from tissue damage and not from a nerve problem.
Mi médico dijo que mi dolor es por daño tisular y no por un problema nervioso.
I have aching pain in my knee from the arthritis that gets worse when I put weight on it.
Tengo un dolor pulsante en la rodilla por la artritis que empeora cuando apoyo peso.
The pain started right where I was hurt and it throbs when I move.
El dolor comenzó justo donde me lesioné y palpita cuando me muevo.
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Last reviewed: September 2026